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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
The Princess CharlOtte's Pluck.
From ST, Nicholas.

From ST Nicholas.
When Charlotte was " very little
creature the British public, which has
always been very fond of pluck and
valiant deeds, delighted in relating
tales about her courage. For ex'
ample: Her governess was reading
one day when the door burst open and
her little highness camerushipg in, out
OF breath; and gasping $50 Lady Ell
gin Lady Elgin!" fell into her lap.
ALI the maids of honor and lackeys
came crowding around, begging to
know what was the matter; and Lady
Elgiu was so frightened she could
hardly speak. AS for the princess,
she shrieked, and sobbed, and spoiled
her big hat and feathers in trying to
hide her head on the governess' shout
der. When ali were nearly out of their
wits with dismay, "Oh!" she cried, 81
have beat the turkey cock!"
There was in the courtyard g. tur-
key-cock of which she had long been
afraid, and which many time had
put her to flight; but on this occasion
the baby princess, disdaining to run,
had summoned all her courage, and
kicked and pummeled her enemy until
he was glad to escape.
When the British public heard OF the
turkey-cock battle it went about all
pulled up with pride, saying what q
great and magnanimous queen this lit
tie pugilist was going to be.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
Knew the Meter Best.
From the BOSTON Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
A story is told of James n. Buffum,
of Lynn, who celebrated his SOth
birthday Monday, which, if it is not
true, is swell found" as the Italians
say. Some years ago Mr.. Buffum at
tended q political convention at Wor-
chester, and like all earnest delegates,
went up the night before. The gas fix
lures in the room assigned to Mr.. But
fam not being in g. satisfactory con-
dition, he went down to the Office and
requested to be supplied with a can
die. The clerk, after some time had
been spent in hunting up O. candle,
patronizingly explained the opera
tions OF lighting and extinguishing the
gas.
"You turn the thumb piece toward
you," said the clerk, "when you light
it, and then apply the lighted match
to the slit or little hole in the cap of
the burner. When you wish to put
out the gas turn the thumb piece
back. But never blow out the flame"
"Thank you," rejoined Mr.. Buffum,
as he took the candle, which had now
arrived. "Your directions are very
clear, and Pm much obliged. They
are not particularly novel to me,
however, for l have been for many
years director of a gas company"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
Facts About London.

Ii anyone were to walk one way
through all the streets of London, he
would lie obi ged to go B. distance OF
$500 miles, Or as far as it is across
the American continent from New
York to San Francisco. It is fourteen
miles long and eight broad. There are
more Scotchmen in London than 10
Edinburg, more Irishmen than in Dub
lin, and more Jews than in Palestine,
with foreigners from all parts OF the
world, including g. great number of
Americans. Yet there are SO many
Englishmen in London that one is not
likely to notice the presence OF these
people of other nations. This vast
body ofcitizens eat every year 4OO,O 900
oxen, 100000 sheep, 100000
chickens and game birds, not to
speak of calves, hogs and different
kinds of fish. They consume $780,
100000 oysters which, although it
seems q large number, would only give,
il equally divided among the people,
one oyster every third day to each
person. There are 100000 servants
In London, enough to make q large
city; but as this gives only one servant
to each dozen citizens, it is quite evil
dent that q great many people must
wait on themselves.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

to have first made it's appearance in a
family by the name of PiJtsley in Free
town, a century or more ago, and
spread through succeeding generations
among the offspring of those who in
termarried with members OF the fami-
ly, until many Of the residents of this
section OF g. variety of family names
as well as that of Pittsley have mem
bers marked by this popularity OF the
eyes and hair and an accompanying
facial expression that is odd in the
extreme. The old man, Merchant
Pittsley, was pink-eyed and he had
nine children. All five OF his sons had
pink eyes and white hair, and one
daughter was marked in the same way
but the other three girls had as fine
black eyes and dark hair as any girl
in town. They married, all but one,
and had children, and some OF their
children had pink eyes and white hair,
but not all,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
Though Shaken Like a Leaf

By the most trivial causes. weak nerves are
easily susceptible of inauguration, a term which
also imports, in this instance, quietude. The
nervous have but to Hostetters Stomach
Bitters systematically to overcome that super
sensitiyeness of the human sensorium, which
is subversive of all bodily comfort and mental
tranquility, and which reacts most hurtfully
upon the system. The difficulty underlying
this, as we'll as many other ailments, is imper-
feet assimilation, no less than incomplete di-
gestion of the food. In the discharge of both
the digestive and assimilative functions, the
Bitters are the most potent, the most reliable
auxiliary AS the body regains vigor and regu-
larity by it's aid, the brain and nervous system
are also benefited. Persons subject to the in
huence of malaria, dyspeptic and rheumatic
invalids, and persons whose kidneys are mac
tive, should, also, use the Bitters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
Dissatisfied.
From the Boston Budget.


In one Of Boston's prominent dry
goods establishments yesterday, while
lady OF the Saunterer' 8 acquaintance
was making some purchases, her at
tent1on was called to the following
colloquy between q prospective pur-
chaser and salesman. The party
desiring the goods asked to be shown
what sherequired, and.b accommo-
dated in that particular examined the
article deliberately and carefully, and
expressed the greatest satisfaction,
saying it was just exactly what she
wanted. Then, turning to the sales
man, she asked: "What did you say
is the price per yard? 20 Twenty-Five
CENTS" came the reply. "Whyl" in
dignantly exclaimed the aroused GUS
toner, putting theg goods from her with
g gesture of contempt. 81 don't want
it, then. want to pay SO cents a
yard" and she tossed her head in the
air, inquiring, "Where can get what
[ want ?"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
Fun at Methodist Meetings.

Bishop Fowler of the Methodist
Church has rare sense of humOr and
great fund of illustrative stories.
Among them he tells these:
"Never say anything against the
man who is to come after you," SAID
ne, when Diminishing conference. ga
minister who didn't bear this in mind
was asked by his parishioners what
kind of a man his successor was. so,
brother ~ @ good man, but
But what? If there's anything
wrong that is just what we want to
know well, brother is q
good man but the fact is, brethren. he
parts his hair in the middle 'We
won't have him. We won't have g.
dude. Conference mustn't send him.
The appointed Sunday arrived, and
with it the dude minister. AS he
walked up the isle q broad grin
overspread the faces of the rear seats.
By the time he reached the pulpit
the congregation broke out into q
roar OF laughter. The minister was
bald"
"And don't keep telling about your
last appointment" continued the
DlSnOp. kuoW q HluiSI0r WIZ WdS
always telling how the people treated
him at Brownsville. 1t was Browns
vile here and Brownsville there
everything was Brownsville. This
went on until everybody was thor
oughly tired of hearing Brownsville.
One night g. good old lady arose in
the weekly prayer meeting to give her
testimony. She was g. dear. good
soul--one of the saints on earth. She
said she had had q hard week. My
SOUL she said, has been greatly de-
pressed all the week. / find my faith
very weak, and my hope very dim.
can no longer see my way to reaching
to heaven. may hold out till I get
to Brownsville, but can't get q step
further There was no more heard
of Brownsville in that charge after
that" said Bishop Fowler.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
Effects of Good Training.
From the New York Evening Sun.

From the New York Evening Sun.
A famous oarsman says: "No one
who has not trained can ever hope to
know the exhilarations OF perfect
health. You feel so light and SO airy
that you almost imagine you could fly
if you only had wings. Just before
you get in your boat you get anxious
and often nervous. I have seen big,
strong men who were so sure of win
ming that they had bet their last dol
lar on themselves and would bet thou
sands more if they had it, so agitated
thai they shook like reeds and could
hardly talk fifteen minutes before
they got into their boats, but once
let them get the SOULS in their hands
and they become all toned up again
It's the uncertainty of the result that
frets the man, and the more intellect
ual and refined the man, the more
likely he is to be apprehensive Of de-
feat. It is only the bulldogs of the
sporting world who are absolutely
fearless, and they are generally the
easiest men downed."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
They Were Disappointed.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch
A little girl and her nurse we're walk
ing down Fifth Avenue yesterday
afternoon, just after one Of the hard
est showers had commenced. The
child was clad in q waterproof cloak,
which reached clear to her feet, and
the nurse carried an umbrella, with
which she protected from the weather
g. bundle, so completely wrapped up
in her shawl that only it's little kid
slippered feet we're visible.
The corner Of Market Street had al
most been reached when the nurse
stepped on coal hole grating and
slipped. She threw up her arms to
catch herself and the kid-slippered
bundle fell from her grasp and rolled
over toward the gutter. The little
girl in the waterproof screamed as
though she had fallen herself, and half
q dozen people who saw the mishap
stopped in horror.
It's killed sure'' an old lady, ex-
claimed, as she threw up her hands
and gasped for breath.
"I5 struck right on it's poor little
head" CALCULATED another. But the
nurse neither gasped nor looked hor-
ror.stricken. She erasped the bundle
by the feet end, tucked it back under
her shawl and hurried on down the
avenue.
"Oh, the cruel thing!"
"Why, she never even looked to see
if it was hurt!"
Even the big policeman looked in
terested. WAS the baby hurt much,
ma am?" he asked, as the nurse and
her charge were turning into Market
Street.
"Hurt! No, of course it wasn't hurt.
It's doll baby"
Then the crowd dispersed without
saying q word.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
Sold by q Cigar.
From the Kingston Freeman.


A Kingston man said to-day: "Cigar
dealers claim to have knowledge OF
cigars. Now I'll bet you O. cigar that
Mr.. So-and-So here won't be able to
tell this cigar obtained from his own
shop" ''I'll take the bet," said his
companion, and the two walked into
Mr.. So-and-So's cigar store. Thepro.
prietor was standing behind the
counter. The Kingston man pulled
out cigar and remarked: ST am going
to light an Eddyville cigar here.
hope you won't be offended 1t was
given to me-" Then after lighting it
he blew the smoke across the counter.
"Whew!" said the cigar man. at is
awful rank, isn't it? It has been
made of that common Pennsylvania
tobacco" At this there was a shout.
The wager was paid, and the men
walked out leaving the proprietor in
blissful ignorance OF the awful sell
that had been perpetrated upon him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

INDIGESTION, dyspepsia, nervous prost ra
tioD and all forms of general debility re
lieved by taking MENsMAN's PEPToNIzED
BEEF Tonic, the only preparation of beef
containing it's entire nutritious properties
1t contains blood-making, force generating
and DEMONSTRATING properties; is Invaluable
in all enfeebled conditions, whether the re-
suit of exhaustion, nervous prostration,
overwork, or acute disease, particularly if
resulting from pulmonary complaints.
Hazard, Hazard & Co., proprietors, New
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
The PInk-Eyed Plttsleys.

Fron the Brockton Mass Gazette
Scattered through the several coun-
try towns and villages OF Rochester,
Freetown, Lakeville, Long Plain,
Acushnet, and Myricks is a peculiar
race of people that stick to their ma
tive backwoods, but on rare occasions
emerge from their self-chosen retire
ment to the neighboring, more popu-
lous towns of marlborough and
Wareham, and sometimes are seen on
the streets Of New Bedford, Taunton,
and Fall River, the observed of all be-
holders. Their local appellation that
follows them to all places is that OF
"Pink-Eyed Pittsleys." Their pecul-
iarity is pink eyes and perfectly white
hair. This striking singularity is said
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

A DISPATCH, referring to an incarcer-
ated murderer who is liable to meet
with speedy punishment, says: eff he is
not lynched he will not be tried until
the September term of the criminal
court. 1.-THE inference that may be drawn
Fl ON the phrasing of the dispatch, is
that if he is lynched the trial will occur
at an earlier date.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

IT'S one hundred dollars in your
pocket" whispered the defendant s law
yer to the juror, ''if you can bring about
a verdict of manslaughter in the second
degree" Such proved to be the YER
dict, and the lawyer thanked the juror
warmly as he paid him the money.
Yes said the juror, sit was tough
work, but | got there after while. All
the rest went in for acquittal.-[N. Y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
a STATESMAN.

Statesman, vet friend 10 truth OF soul sincere,
In action faithful, and in honor clear
Who broke no promise. served no private end,
Who gain no title, and who lost no friend;
Ennobled by himself. by all approval.
And prais'd, unenvied by the muse he lov'd.
-lPope.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

A GREAT deal of effectual mission work
has been done lately among the bar
maids of England. In London many
mattresses have been induced to sign the
temperance pledge. The employment
OF barmalds has been prohibited in two
European countries.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

SERGT. GEORGE WILDE, who died re-
Gently at Norwich, England, had three
,rses killed under him in the great
charge at Balaklava. At the rate they
have been going the famous "six hun
bred" hold out famOuslV.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

The eucalyptus tree abounds in South
ern California, and there are great num-
bers in the vicinity of Santa Barbara.
Its leaves are very peculiar, and ready
to burn as soon as they fall. For this
reason they are gathered and used for
kindlinp
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

THE moral distinction between g.
press club and g. municipal govern
ment is manifested in the action OF
the Boston club in expelling one of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

Sick and bilious headache, and all de-
engagements of stomach and bowels, cured
by DIR. Pierces ''Pellets'-or anti-billious
granules. 25 cents vial. No cheap boxes
to allow waste Of virtues By druggists
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

Mr.. JOHN ROLF, champion bicyclist Of
the world, living at Sydney, Australia
says: AFTER riding 1000 miles against
time, St. Jacobs Oil removed all ia.
tigue and palms."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

AT the hearing of a''whistling nuisance
;ase," before the Massachusetts Rail-
road Commissioners, last week, one wit
ness told that, by actual count, 400 en-
CINE toots were made between two GER
tain points during fourteen hours each
day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

ALL associations Of base ball player
use St. Jacobs Oil for sprains, bruises
pains and aches. Indeed all athletic
clubs and individual members use it for
the same
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

it's members for connection with the
Beverly Farms scandal, while he still
remains a member Of the board Of
aldermen. Pro violence Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

:" Delicate diseases of either sex rad
lcally cured. Send 10 cents in stamps for
book. Address Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

"PEoPLE used to think it wicked to
fiddle" remarked the clergyman, laying
down the violin. $50 [ have heard, ;"
replied an auditor. ''Years ago if my
congregation had heard me play they
would have considered me beyond re-
demption. But they don't mind itnow."
IT suppose" responded the other speak
er, ''they have become used to it." And
then the minister looked in interroga-
ton points, but SAID nothing Pitts
burg DISPATCH
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

The Australian colonies have decided
to con ribute 100000 to the Imperial
Institute Fund, but Canada gives only
600 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

ONE of the complaints of the Castle
Garden authorities is that English
thieves are coming to this country in
large numbers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
Movie and Nervous women.

Its effect is said to be quite remarkable
though the Moxie plant, which is all of it
that can produce the result, is as tasteless
and harmless as grass. The nervous, weak
ly women flock after it like mad, and it
is said by them to stop nervousness at once,
and give them doublepowers of endurance,
whileit neither acts like nor leaves a reaction
like stimulant, nor loses its effect like a
medicine. 1t is said to remove nervous and
other complaints by making the nerves
strong enough to control the functions of
the body properly when the cause of i'll
health disappears, while medicine forces the
functions Of the body, leaving the nerves
weak from being compelled to overtask.
We hope our druggists Will keep full stocks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

"MY DEAR" said Mrs. Jones, "why
do you look under the bed every night
now? Are you looking for a man under
it % ''No, I amt" responded Mr..
"What them" 81 thought maybe that
some fool woman might have concealed
herself there" replied Jones, as he
turned in Pittsburg Dispatch.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

A PALMETTO fibre factory is being es.
tablished at Jacksonville, Fla.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

PREVENT crooked boots and blistered
heels by wearing Lyons Patent Heel Stiff
ON
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

IF a cough disturbs your sleep, take
Piso's Cure for Consumption, and rest we'll
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
1.-The Blood Is the Life

Thoroughly cleanse the blood, which is
the fountain of health, by using DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, and good diges-
ton, a fair skin, buoyant spirits, vital
strength and soundness of constitution will
be established.
Golden Medical Discovery cures all
humOrs, from the common pimple blotch,
or eruption, to the worst Scrofula or blood
poison. Especially has it proven its efficacy
in curing Salt-rheum or letter, Fever-sores,
Hip-joint Disease, Scrofulous Sores and
Swellings, Enlarged Glands, and Eating u
GERS.
Golden Medical Discovery cures Consump-
ton (Which is Scrofula of the Lungsl by its
wonderful blood, purifying, invigorating and
nutritive properties. For weak lungs, spit
ting of blood, shortness ofbreath, bronchi-
It's, severe coughs, asthma and kindred affec-
tions, it is a sovereign remedy. 1t prompt
ly cures the severest coughs.
For torpid liver biiIiousness, or Liver
complaint" dyspepsia and indigestion, it is
an unequaled remedy. Sold by druggists.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-04-14

"a IS, - 60 IS, IL Is was the name OF one OF
the four triads Of emperors.
% 49, &c z. 2. 10 was Of the distinguished
names of the decline.
%, s, %. Il, b, &c 80 defended the bridge
across the Tiber.
TO- 20 II. &c, b, &c 6. 81 successor TO Titus.
81 n. 33. was a student Of Seneca.
.. 81. Is. Is. 4. his name carried victory with It,
3 lisa letter have failed TO find In Roman names.
Mary T. Holbrooke, Ocean Grove, n. j.
WAR ENIGMA.
Ny whole is composed of "a letters.
My -. 4, Is. B. 10. 6. r. 10 j. young knight;
9, p, Z, % 10. 10 is a written communication
sent by post;
j. u, IL, Is is "A State;
2, IL. u, IL Is crysialzed vapor;
8, 10, Is. %, !, Is is northern:
"a. H. l9. l6 is a piece of ground inclosed for
recreation.
81, 5, Is, is 90 plumber a town;
20. 10, H. l. is 10 attract.
Ny whole "A saying of a General during the
MAr.-E III. Price, Pipestone Mimi.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-04-14
ABANDONED
Picture OF the Desert that Finds Its Application
In Many Homes.

Picture OF the Desert that Finds Its Application
In Many Homes.
One Of the most vivid pictures produced in
recent years, was that drawn for London illus
trated journal representing General Gordon
seated in a sandy waste OF Africa clutching his
country's flag and his Bible in one hand and a
trusty weapon in the other, while round about
him, closely enyironing him on every side,
perched flock of lean and hungry yultures
Traced in the sand at his feet was the name
Khartoum," and under the mastery, artistic
conception, which events subsequently tragi-
cally verified, was the single word" Abandon
ed !" The picture derived much of its force
from the fact that the face of the solitary man.
on which despair and hopelessness was written.
was that of hero whom all the world honor
cd. In every town and city throughout this
broad land are heroes who have become mar
tyrs TO medical science Just as was Gordon a
martyr 10 military art. They have been ahan-
doned by their physicians and given up TO
death in the tenderestlanguage that their genial
practitioner can command. For years the suf-
ferers have taken medicines of all kinds that
did not cure. They have continued TO grow
worse, until Death was knocking at the door
of the house. Drs STARREY & PALEN, No
1929 Arch Street. Philadelphia, Pa, no longer
need 20 recommend their Compound Oxygen
treatment for the cure of lung and other chronic
diseases. Ii is already prescribed by hundreds
Of reputable and progressive physicians of the
old and new schools 1t has entered many
thousand homes in the neat aud convenient
form of the Home Treatment. In Health and
Life, quarterly published by them, they re-
cord in each number cases Of patients who have
been abandoned by other physicians. The
number for October, 1855, had thirty such re-
ports. This paper and a valuable pamphlet
showing its manifold virtues in healing the
sick by the natural and rational process of
building up the shattered body viii DO sent
free by mail or handed TO those APPLYING in
person at their Office.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-04-14

were an abomination to Egyptians, (46 81 but
through Joseph they were honored; so we sim
ners are an abominstion to God, and made ac-
ceptable through Christ. Sin is largely our
occupation. az: 3. Compare, Ps., IS "A; Prov
A: Is; s.: IL. IS; Isa, 5: 49,
3. Think how feeting time is. Ask yourself
your age. How old art thou? Act at once, as
to all religious concerns. Life without relig-
ious hope does not pay. 1t is worth while to
exist, if life be a preparation for eternal hap
Mn